5th District Council Candidates Discuss Issues During Forum

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The theme for the 5th District St. Joseph City Council candidate forum was set early.

"We need change," said challenger Mary Attebury.

"Our City Council hasn't been taking care of the items it should," said Michael Grimm, also competing for the seat.

The two candidates are trying to unseat incumbent Barbara LaBass, running for her third term to the City Council. In speaking about her successes, LaBass pointed to the city's strong support of the 139th Air Guard and the city's improved business park.

"It's looking much better, we have landscaping up there," LaBass said. "We have Boehringer there with a new, huge warehouse that has located out there.

Grimm reminded those in attendance at Missouri Western State University of the great responsibility council members have.